The Centre of Attention
Who should England pick in the Centers at this World cup? Everybody has an opinion. Here’s mine…
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The Curious Case of Danny Cipriani – Part II
It is no prophesy to say that long gone are the days where he can be the next great hope for England Rugby. But yet…
The Curious Case of Danny Cipriani – Part I
The year is 2008, and rising star Danny Cipriani has been called into the side to face Scotland in the Six Nations. People are talking. Two days before the match he is axed after being spotted in a night club…people are still talking, but the nature of the conversation is very different…
Burgess or Bust
There are many words and phrases that describe Sam Burgess. Read any article about him and you will likely find him referred to as a ‘beast’ or a ‘man mountain’, or any other numerous ways of trying to get across what a unique physical specimen and gifted rugby player he is.
One phrase that does not describe Burgess, though, is one of the best centres in England.
Hungry Minnows: World Cup Ambitions for the Lowly Seeds
How does the World Cup experience manifest itself for those nations likely to be scrapping at the other end of the table? In fact ‘scrapping’ does them a disservice, for even writing the word reinforces the idea of a wise old ceiling existing between the guppies and the sharks that can have as much ‘pluck’ and ‘heart’ thrown at it as it wants…it won’t break.
Rugby League – Still the best game in the world
Rugby League – Still the best game in the world Three days before we travel from North West Essex to Wembley to see the Rugby League World Cup semi- finals, my son has asked...
Slammin’ Sam Family-Man. One of sports finest, Sam Burgess
‘Slammin’ Sam: The Sam Burgess Story Sam Burgess is one impressive human being. He is an awe-inspiring inspiration, a true hero and the boy isn’t half bad at rugby either. I’m not going to...
Props.
Props Les pilier as they are called in France; props are the pillars, the anchors, the foundations, or indeed any number of metaphors and clichés of your choosing. All of which are similarly designed...
The Chopper: Dan Lydiate
Any true rugby player will tell you that making that perfect tackle feels as good as scoring a try. I love it. You love. We all love a solid big-hit once in a while....
